Avoid over-optimizing studio environments to reduce artist pressure
Problem: artist discomfort in overly treated studios
Use a reflection shield for basic acoustic treatment in non-studio environments
Problem: poor room acoustics in home recording
Use baffles to deaden the room for drum recording
Problem: room ambience muddying drum recordings
Position kick mics at 45-degree angles to avoid phase issues
Problem: phase cancellation, thin low end
Position Coles mic low to avoid cymbal bleed
Problem: cymbal bleed, unwanted high frequencies
Avoid over-processing with natural room ambience
Problem: over-processed, artificial sound
Mixing in a bad room is possible with experience and reference monitors
Problem: inaccurate mixing due to poor room acoustics
Use budget monitors with proper room treatment for accurate mixing
Problem: inaccurate monitoring due to poor room setup
Position speakers at 60-degree angles for optimal stereo imaging
Problem: uneven stereo image, inaccurate low-end